Panathinaikos tried its best last week at home but just couldn't stop CSKA's stars from shining. They lost 83-89 when CSKA used a 0-10 run bridging the third and fourth quarters to restore a double-digit margin and they didn't have any answers left. Nemanja Nedovic scored 19 points for the hosts while Ioannis Papapetrou had 13 points and 7 rebounds, but wasn't enough. 

Shelvin Mack the new signing in the backcourt for Panathinaikos could be debuting tonight. Panathinaikos leads the league in rebounds (37.2) and also tops the charts in offensive rebounds (12.6). The addition of the American guard will give the Greens the needed balance and an extra weapon against Efes' powerful backcourt.

Shane Larkin wasn't there when Efes hosted and beat Maccabi 91-89 last week, but Rodrigue Beaubois was there to cover his back. Efes mainly won because he finished with 23 points and a career-high 7 assists, plus 3 steals and 2 blocks. And most important of all because he scored the go-ahead layup for Efes in the final minute and blocked Scottie Wilbekin's last-second three-point attempt that would have won it for the Israeli side. 

Getting easy baskets – points in transition or on the fastbreak is what Efes love to do most. The Turkish side is second in the league in steals (7.8) mainly because they put some heavy pressure on their opponents. But if they want to win tonight they need to cover Dunston's absence. Panathinaikos appears to be strong in the paint and Tibor Pleiss will have a lot of work to do tonight. 

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Panathinaikos v Anadolu Efes 16-8.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result : 2.70 (Panathinaikos) - 1.50 (Anadolu Efes)
• Over/Under 161 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 2.20 (Panathinaikos) - 1.62 (Anadolu Efes)

*bet365 odds as offered at  13/11, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Even though Shane Larkin is considered to be the star of Efes, in fact, the barometer of the team is Vasilije Micic. The Serbian guard is second in the league in assists (6.5) and third on his team in scoring (12.2). And most important, he is the one that sets the pace for Efes. Tonight he will face Nemanja Nedovic his former national teammate. Nedovic leads Panathinaikos in scoring (15.6) and is second in assists (3.2) and he is the one that dictates the rhythm for his team. An interesting match-up and the one that will prevail will lead his team to win.